Lake Huntington Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Huntington Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 98.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 402 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01501 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Raymond,Glatkowski.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Huntington Dam?
Lake Huntington Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Huntington Dam?
Lake Huntington Dam is owned by Raymond,Glatkowski. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Huntington Dam built?
Lake Huntington Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Huntington Dam?
Lake Huntington Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Huntington Dam?
Lake Huntington Dam has a dam height of 65 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake Huntington Dam last inspected?
Lake Huntington Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.